The County Attorney's Office provides legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and County departments. Such legal services include providing legal advice on a variety of subjects affecting county government, attending meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and those of various advisory boards, defending and bringing lawsuits, drafting ordinances and resolutions, and reviewing and drafting agreements. In addition, attorneys review subdivision plats, deeds, easements, liens and satisfactions, and handle real estate closings. Attorneys issue formal legal opinions and meet informally with county staff to answer legal questions relating to their various areas of responsibility. These legal services are performed by four attorneys, who are assisted by two legal assistants and a legal secretary.